Women of Barmer

The Social Work Research Centre of Dhanau, a small village in the Barmer district of western Rajasthan, works with 300 women artisans who earn income from their needlework.

Barmer Applique

Barmer applique was traditionally sewn on bedspreads of black or brown bases. Motifs were almost entirely inspired by nature: trees, leaves, flowers and animals. Women in six villages in Rajasthan produce these appliques. An elaborate bedspread may take nearly a month to complete.

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Quilts

Jaipuri "razai" are quilts characterized by their feather-weight lightness and warmth. They are made of hand blockprinted cotton voile fabric, filled with finely combed cotton and hand quilted in a close running stitch. A double razai contains 1500 grams of cotton. The Barefoot College and its affiliates work with women in Radoli in Jaipur district, and Kishangarh and Harmara in Ajmer district of Rajasthan who make these quilts.

Please note that these items are produced from handprinted, handloomed cotton so there may be some variation in color and pattern.